Codeinwp / Codeinwp/tweet-old-post

Prevent a post from being published again after being edited

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Description

What problem does this address?

A user suggests implementing an automatic unchecking mechanism for the "Enable Instant Sharing Feature (Post on Publish)" setting after a post is published. This would prevent multiple shares on Facebook when the post is edited and republished.

ref: https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stop-publishing-second-time/#post-17409426

What is your proposed solution?

Create a checkbox for such an option.

Will this feature require documentation? (Optional)

None

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Research direction

The issue names the “Enable Instant Sharing Feature (Post on Publish)” setting but provides no files or tests. First clarify whether publishing should automatically uncheck the setting or expose a separate checkbox, then define done as preventing a second Facebook share after an edit and republish.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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